{"id":15558,"date":"2025-06-24T02:17:31","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T02:17:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/?p=15558"},"modified":"2025-06-24T02:17:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T02:17:31","slug":"redesigned-air-cooled-beam-dump-bd-ac-16-and-bd-ac-16tr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/redesigned-air-cooled-beam-dump-bd-ac-16-and-bd-ac-16tr\/","title":{"rendered":"Redesigned Air-cooled Beam Dump: BD-AC-16 and BD-AC-16TR"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Lasermet is excited to reintroduce the BD-AC-16 series, with two models \u2013 BD-AC-16 and BD-AC-16TR.<\/strong> The redesigned BD-AC-16 Series sets a new standard in functionality, featuring an enhanced heat sink with increased fin count and surface area for faster and efficient heat dissipation. Made from high thermal conductivity anodised aluminium, it ensures reliable performance and prevents overheating\u2014even under demanding conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beam dumps are a critical component of any laser safety system, especially in environments using high-power, high-density lasers. They protect both personnel and equipment by safely absorbing stray and reflected laser beams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The BD-AC-16TR<\/strong> is an enhanced version of the BD-AC-16, now featuring a built-in display to show real-time temperature readings. For setups where the beam dump isn\u2019t easily visible, it can also be connected to an external monitor via an RS485 module ensuring safe, remote monitoring at all times. The BD-AC-16<\/strong> base model requires no power once connected with a laser shutter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For any high-power laser setup requiring more controlled workspace. It protects both your personnel and your equipment by safely absorbing stray and reflected laser beams\u2014especially in compact setups like optical tables where precision matters most. There are also other laser applications that require beam tubes or beam path covers, the air-cooled beam dump can be integrated to ensure safe and contained beam termination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A beam dump should be used with a compatible laser shutter. When a laser shutter redirects a laser beam, the beam dump must be precisely aligned and capable of absorbing the full power to prevent stray reflections that could harm personnel or damage equipment. Proper compatibility ensures accurate beam termination, effective heat dissipation, and reliable system performance while supporting compliance with laser safety standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lasermet offers a range of laser shutters fully compatible with the BD-AC-16 Series of beam dumps, ensuring safe, reliable, and precise beam termination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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